Beacon Roofing Supply has been granted a patent for a fall protection system that includes an elevation mechanism with two channels and shuttles that allow users to transition between the base and elevated ends. The system also includes a conveyor, different types of step components, and a harness with multiple attachment components and straps. GlobalData’s report on Beacon Roofing Supply gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent is granted for a fall protection system
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11660477B2) describes a fall protection system that includes an elevation mechanism, channels, shuttles, and a harness. The elevation mechanism, which acts as a conveyor, allows users to scale it. The system includes a first channel and a second channel on opposite sides of the elevation mechanism, each with a shuttle that can transition between the base and elevated ends of the mechanism while anchored to the respective channel. The first shuttle has a through-hole accessible to the user, as does the second shuttle.
The fall protection system also includes a harness with three attachment components. The first and second attachment components can be removably attached to the through-holes of the first and second shuttles, respectively. The third attachment component is designed to attach to the user. The harness forms a triangular shape when taut and connected to the shuttles and the user.
The patent also specifies that the system includes two types of step components on the elevation mechanism, spaced apart at different intervals. The system further includes straps between the harness attachment components and the third attachment component, with a length between 12 and 24 inches.
When the first and second harness attachment components are attached to the through-holes of the shuttles, the maximum height of the third attachment component with respect to the top surface of the conveyor is two feet.
The conveyor itself consists of a movable belt on which the user is supported while scaling the elevation mechanism. The belt has footholds secured to it, spaced between 1 and 2 feet apart in the longitudinal direction of the belt.
The patent also describes variations in the arrangement of the footholds, including two series of footholds arranged on opposite sides of the belt's center line, either staggered or regular in spacing. Additionally, the system may include support elements protruding from the belt at a greater height than the footholds.
Finally, the shuttles are designed to selectively lock at different positions along the channels.
Overall, this fall protection system patent offers a unique combination of an elevation mechanism, channels, shuttles, and a harness to provide safety and support for users scaling the mechanism. The specific design features, such as the arrangement of step components, spacing of footholds, and locking capabilities of the shuttles, contribute to the system's effectiveness in preventing falls and ensuring user safety.
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